This is one of my most vivid memories. I was 26 and about to walk down the aisle to the man I loved like none other. Fast forward 10 years, and I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned in a decade of living and loving.

Sometimes the birth of a parent is harder than the birth of a child. For me, it was bloody tough. In those early months, I suffered anxiety, insomnia and panic attacks. All I could think about was walking out the front door and never coming back. As part of PNDA Awareness Week, I spoke with the Terri Smith, the CEO of PANDA, to find out about the symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, how you can get help – and how you can support someone you love who is struggling.